SCSA 2010 is here! Kids, unleash your creativity and discover the inventor in you! 
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Take a look at the video of SCSA (Schools) Competition 2009
If you have missed the Teachers' Briefing on 27 Jan, please download the briefing slides here!
The Sony Creative Science Award (SCSA) is back! Into its 13th year, this competition is your chance to use your wild imagination to design and build your very own toy! Toys are fun and can positively impact your development. SCSA gives you the opportunity to create a unique toy in a supportive environment, helping you develop lateral thinking skills and confidence through your invention. It's time to unleash your creativity! Register for SCSA 2010 now as an individual or get a friend to join you in creating your very own unique toy.
The competition is divided into two categories:
- ScizKid Award is an open category which comprises of 2 sections- "Primary 1 & 2" and "Primary 3-6". Participants are required to submit toys that are safe to construct and play with. Toys need not follow any particular theme, participants are allowed to choose any suitable materials to create a toy, as long as the toy demonstrates at least one scientific principle.
- WhizKid Award has a theme of I can dance. Make a toy which produces some dance movements or even a toy which can make people dance. Participants need not restrict to a certain number of dance movements and types of dance movements. Toys can be of any suitable materials, as long as the toy demonstrates at least one scientific principle.
The Best Multi-Player Toy Award, which was introduced in 2009, continues this year to encourage participants to build a fun and interactive toy that requires at least two players! This award can be under either ScizKid Award or WhizKid Award.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR SCSA 2010 | Date | Venue | Description | 27 Jan | Science Centre | Teachers' Briefing
This short briefing will show teachers some of the winning toys of past years, and the qualities which the judges will look out for. There will also be a briefing on the SCSA (Schools) Competition. Please fax the reply slip to us at fax: 65616361 by 20 Jan 2010 | From
26 Jan - 17Mar
| Science Centre | Hands-on Workshop
Two types of workshops offered: - Creativity workshop - this workshop will teach students the processes involved in invention. Students will identify problems, solve them in creative ways and make their own inventions from everyday materials. There will also be worksheets for students to take back and share with the rest of the class.
- Technical workshop - this workshop will give participants the opportunity to learn basic skills of toy making. Participants will learn how to assemble magnets, gears, springs and use simple tools. This class is suitable for older students.
Booking is on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please fax Form W1 and Form W2 to us at fax: 65616361 by 22 January 2010 We recommend that schools attend both workshops. Different groups of the students can attend the two workshops, and the information can be shared with other students in the class. | 31 March | blank | Submission of Registration for SCSA and SCSA (Schools) Competition
Schools who are taking part in the SCSA and SCSA (Schools) Competition are to submit the registration form (Form A) by 31 March 2010. | 5 May | Science Centre | Indication of entries and Submission of Report for SCSA (Schools) Competition
Schools who are taking part in the SCSA (Schools) Competition are to submit their report (Form B) on the number of entries by 5 May 2010. | 25-26 May | Science Centre | Toy Submission
All toys are to be submitted to the Science Centre on these dates. Each toy must be labelled (SCSA sticker labels are provided) and accompanied by a completed entry form. | The SCSA 2010 Awards Presentation Ceremony will be held at Annexe Auditorium, Science Centre Singapore in July 2010, with the SCSA 2010 Toy Exhibition. |
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